Welcome to the Airport West Eagles
Airport West EAGLES
Juniors
We focus on the development of our young footballers though skill development, game environments, community approach along with club success, with an outstanding football program in a family, friendly & fun environment. Play football with their mates and establish new friendships, with a distinct focus on team building whilst developing the fundamentals skills of AFL football.
Where and when?
Training will be from March onwards all junior teams training depending on age group, coach’s availability & ground allocation. Generally, Mon/Wed with Friday night being a junior night at the club. Times will vary based on the above starting from 4pm-7pm session normally run for 60 mins.
Games are played on a Sunday across the EDFL with start times for the younger age groups from 8.30am. The season is a home and away fixture with home games played across Hansen reserve & Etzel street Oval. All games & training allocations will be communicated by the Junior VP via Team snap & Team managers. Training times will be advised closer to the start of the season.
Age Matrix
See which age group your child fits into via the button below:
Mixed U8
Under 8’s is a great place to start your football journey with a ground size 100m x 80m in zones of 3 with modified rules played with a size 2 football. Players are taught all the fundamentals of football, no bumping or shepherding. Scores are not kept and there is no ladder its all about participation and enjoying the game whilst learning with your friends.
Training is held Monday and Wednesday in pre-season (starting in March 2024) and Fridays from April 2024 onwards. In season 2023, 3 x U8 Teams are fielded.
All enquiries can be sent to: juniors@airportwestfc.com.au
Mixed U10
Training is held between 4.00-7pm Monday’s and Wednesdays in pre-season (starting in March 2024) and the same time on Wednesday’s and Friday’s from April 2024 onwards. Training is usually one hour with qualified coaches delivering the AWFC football program. Our club has mixed teams of boys and girls playing across different divisions within the EDFL. In season 2023, 3 x U10 Teams are fielded.
All enquiries can be sent to: juniors@airportwestfc.com.au
Mixed U12
Training is held between 4.00-7pm Monday’s and Wednesdays in pre-season (starting in March 2024) and the same time on Wednesday’s and Friday’s from April 2024 onwards. Training is usually one hour with qualified coaches delivering the AWFC football program. In season 2023, 2 x U12 Teams are fielded.
All enquiries can be sent to: juniors@airportwestfc.com.au
Boys U14
Training is held between 4.00-7pm Monday’s and Wednesdays in pre-season (starting in March 2024) and the same time on Wednesday’s and Friday’s from April 2024 onwards. Training is usually one hour with qualified coaches delivering the AWFC football program. This age group are given enhanced training to prepare them for representative football and building towards senior football in years to come. In season 2023, 2 x U14 Boys Teams are fielded.
All enquiries can be sent to: juniors@airportwestfc.com.au
Girls U14
Training is held between 4.00-7pm Monday’s and Wednesdays in pre-season (starting in March 2024) and the same time on Wednesday’s and Friday’s from April 2024 onwards. Training is usually one hour with qualified coaches delivering the AWFC football program. This age group are given enhanced training to prepare them for representative football and building towards senior football in years to come. In season 2023, 1 x U14 Girls Team is fielded.
All enquiries can be sent to: juniors@airportwestfc.com.au
Boys U16
Training is held between 4.00-7pm Monday’s and Wednesdays in pre-season (starting in November 2023) and the same time on Tuesday’s and Thrusday’s from February 2024 onwards. Training is usually one hour with qualified coaches delivering the AWFC football program. This age group works closely with our 18.5’s and senior mens group training to prepare them for representative football and building towards senior football in years to come. In season 2023, 1 x U16 Team is fielded.
All enquiries can be sent to: juniors@airportwestfc.com.au
Key Resources
Junior Team Management Guidelines – TBC
EDFL Covid guidelines – https://essendondfl.com.au/covid-19-protocols/
Healthy Choices for Junior AFL Football – Click Here
Hydration guidelines for Junior AFL Football – Click Here